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Dr. Stephen Chinn graduated from U.C. Berkeley School of Optometry in 1972. He has been married since 1977, and has one daughter who is currently attending Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo.
Dr. Chinn has been in private practice for over 30 years, he has also been affiliated with Vision Source since 1999. He currently holds hospital privileges for elderly care at Community Convalescent Home of La Mesa, and donates his time seeing patients at La Maestra Community Clinic. He is an avid sports fan who enjoys baseball, football, tennis, and swimming. In addition to English,
Dr. Chinn speaks Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Laotian, Cambodian, and Spanish. Dr. Chinn attends Horizon Christian Fellowship on a regular basis, and is a member of the California Optometric Association, the American Optometric Association and the Vista Chamber of Commerce.

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Everyone there is professional, knowledgeable, courtesy and just awesome!

December 27, 2017

by Bonnie C.

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Super professional and awesome!

Less than 3 months ago

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Great!

November 22, 2017

by Danielle C.

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Dr. Chinn and Tiffany are awesome! They were kind and helpful. I never felt rushed and they answered all my questions.

October 10, 2017

by Ed R.

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Superb.

September 19, 2017

by Tushita H.

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Very friendly, informative and professional. The equipment is clean and advanced and makes you feel confident about the treatment.

August 22, 2017

by Shawn C.

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Dr. Chinn is a really nice doctor who took the time to clearly explain what he was doing and made me feel comfortable discussing my eyesight and some of the (very minor) issues I've been having lately. He was an ideal doctor and I'm really glad I found a great optometrist in San Diego!

August 7, 2017

by Carol P.

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I would highly recommend Dr. Chinn. I have been wearing glasses since I was 14 and I am now 68. So, I have been to a few optomitrists. I feel lucky to have had Dr. Chinn recomended to me. His staff is knowledgeable and personable.

July 27, 2017

by Robert G.

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I was more than an hour early accidentally, but they took me right away anyway. Also they were all very nice and their equipment was state of the art.

June 15, 2017

by Karina M.

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It was awesome and staff is great!

Less than a year ago

by Dinah M.

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Friendly, professional staff with state-of-the-art equipment. Felt very much at ease and informed every step of the way.

May 20, 2017

by Jared H.

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The whole team at the office is super professional and helpful and intelligent. I got awesome service and thoughtful medical attention and a rad new pair of glasses! They'll fill out and submit your rebates for contacts and have awesome offers on hip brands. Tiffany and Cindy are especially helpful and lovely to work with, and Dr. Jennifer Chinn is so friendly and thorough (and chic!)! If you love supporting a local, family-owned business that takes care of their patients, this is your spot!

May 13, 2017

by Maurice R.

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Dr. Steven is great. Wouldn't see anyone else for similar treatment.

March 24, 2017

by Jennifer M.

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This visit exceeded my expectations. I was greeted as soon as I walked through the door and the experience just kept getting better after that. This was my first visit here and I had a tiny bit of paperwork to fill out (that could also be filled out ahead of time online but I didn't do that). I was seen immediately after I filled out the paperwork I was taken to the back for my eye exam. Updated equipment made this a very efficient process. What stood out the most was the customer service and how informative EVERYONE was. The staff is very friendly and went out of the way to really educate me on ways to maintain healthy vision for the long run. I have had glasses in the past from a different doctor's office and that experience was nowhere near as great as this. As a matter-of-fact, had I come to this location for my first set of glasses, I would've learned a lot more about eye care and how to adjust to glasses. Now I can really make the most out of my new glasses since someone took the time to give me tips and pointers that are custom to my lifestyle needs.
This is a family run establishment and they definitely have an amazing balance of expertise from vision, customer service, style and everything in between.
If you are looking to purchase glasses, they have a selection on display and really take the time to help you find the ones best for you. They also have a good special as well as affordable options based on your exact needs.
I've already recommended some folks in my network to check them out and highly recommend anyone reading this to check out Dr. Chinn's location.
Thanks so much for a great experience. This time around I am actually excited about wearing glasses.

Less than a year ago

by a Verified Patient

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It was very good nice doctor and nice receptionists

More than a year ago

by Molly H.

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They were great! Kind and professional.

December 19, 2016

by Jill R.

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I've been going to see Dr Chinn for a few years now. Both Dr. Chinn and his staff are professional, knowledgeable and friendly. I used to jump around with eye doctors, but I'm staying out here.

November 30, 2016

by Jonathan Z.

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Very welcoming office
Helps you understand what it is you need & why

November 2, 2016

by Nicholas S.

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Dr. Chinn and his office manager are very friendly. There was no wait and I was able to take care of my appointment and get back to work for a meeting due to their efficiency. I would highly recommend Dr. Chinn to nobody who needs an eye exam! #GoBears

October 14, 2016

by Michael M.

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I thought Dr. Chinn and his staff were both extremely, professional, courteous, and welcoming. They explained each step of the exam and made sure I understood what was going to take-place/what my options were.

September 23, 2016

by Shaela M.

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I loved it ! The staff was amazing ! It was a quick visit and I'm goad I chose Dr. Chinn

September 14, 2016

by Albert G.

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Loved everything. It was my first time getting contacts and they were very thorough. Make sure to print out forms just in case, especially if they require a signature before your appointment.

September 12, 2016

by Mary L K.

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Very professional and pleasant exam.

August 22, 2016

by Daniel C.

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Dr. Chinn is a very nice and and informative doctor. Very sweet and easy to talk to. Awesome doctor.

May 9, 2016

by Kristina S.

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I'll follow Dr. Chinn's optometry wherever they go. The BEST optometry experience I've ever had. Everyone that works for that office is on point and I recommend them to everyone I know!

April 22, 2016

by Alex M.

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The front office staff is polite, sweet, and I know their jobs. It was simple to be prepared to see the doctor and they called my insurance and let me know my coverage well I saw the doctor.
The office is spotless and they have the most up-to-date technology at their disposal.
Dr. Chinn is very professional. It is obvious that he has been a doctor of Optometry for several years. He's also very funny and very nice. He knows how to use all the great technology he has throughout his office. It's easy to tell that you're in good hands. I can't believe it's taking me this long to find such a fantastic practice. I wish he was my MD!

April 20, 2016

by Elaine G.

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Very professional, thorough exam. Friendly and helpful staff.

April 15, 2016

by Samantha B.

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Everything was quick, easy & professional. I also liked the text reminders & the ability to fill out forms online before my visit. They seem to have the newest technology & made my visit very informative & comfortable.

April 13, 2016

by Sarah C.

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Staff were SUPER cool and accommodating. Dr. Took extra time to re and double/triple check my eyes as I'm probably about 90% blind in my right eye. Dr. is genuine , gentle, kind hearted and the type of doc you hope to see when you go for any visit- anywhere!

February 29, 2016

by Marlys K.

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Great experience, friendly staff, would definitely recommend!

More than a year ago

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The staff is very friendly and responsive. They made my visit very smooth.

More than a year ago

by Stephanie T.

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Tiffany at the front desk was very nice and she really knew her stuff. Great experience at this office.

November 25, 2015

by Allison P.

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Dr. Chinn and his staff are great!

November 4, 2015

by Kari C.

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My visit with Stephen Chinn was awesome. The staff was courteous and helpful and Mr. Chinn was extremely knowledgeable. His office has state of the art equipment which makes the exam, prescription, and eyeglass purchase very easy and fast. Many of my coworkers have gone to him in the past which is how I heard about him. Everyone spoke very well of their experience. Our office is located very close to his office.

October 17, 2015

by Lauren K.

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Everyone was super friendly and explained everything to me. Hardly any wait time and I think I arrived early. They had very affordable frames as well as high end designer frames at reasonable prices. I highly recommend this place!

September 9, 2015

by Sara S.

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Dr. Chinn along with his wonderful staff Tiffany and Flower make eye exams enjoyable! See you guys next year :)

August 29, 2015

by Ann P.

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State of the art equipment. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Highly recommend. Only con is parking is difficult to find.

August 14, 2015

by Arnann P.

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This place is awesome. I would highly recommend this optometrist.

July 3, 2015

by Socorro S.

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Dr. Chin is AWESOME! Delightful conversation with some good laughs. He and his staff made me feel comfortable. Explained every procedure and wasn't there to "make a sale". They educate you and allow you to make educated decisions. Very nice!

I had a great visit with Dr. Chinn. Both he and his staff were super friendly and welcoming. I didn't wait long at all - maybe 10 minutes at most. The technology they use is very modern. I felt very confident I was getting high quality care. I definitely plan on sticking with Dr. Chinn as my go-to OD.

June 15, 2015

by Teah T.

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Very professional and a welcoming atmosphere. Everyone in the office know what they're talking about. Highly recommeded.

June 12, 2015

by Ryan P.

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Dr. Chinn is great. Everyone in the office was really friendly.

May 13, 2015

by Terry G.

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Very friendly and helpful staff and I really liked Dr. Chinn. Great exam and consultation. It was actually fun. Pricy specs but I guess they're pricy no matter where you go these days.

April 17, 2015

by Emily N.

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Had some initial issues with insurance, since I have two providers, but that was quickly resolved. Staff is very friendly, atmosphere is nice, office is clean, and its in a great location.

March 25, 2015

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It was great, but I like to be alerted to co-pay in advance or what procedures are standard for a check up

March 16, 2015

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Being new in town, I was hesitant to choose a doctor based solely on online reviews, but experience was great. The assistants were welcoming and so was Dr Chinn. He was thorough and answered my questions. It was helpful they take appointments past 5pm and using the ZocDoc it makes the visit pretty quick. They even took their own time to submit my rebate.

March 13, 2015

by Mark W.

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I have been a patient of his for a year now, and I am completely satisfied with the experience. Not only is Dr. Chinn a thorough, thoughtful doctor, his staff is friendly and helpful. I always appreciate how willing they are to work with me to maximize my visits. I would recommend Dr. Chinn to anyone!

The girls upfront were great and very helpful! Will definitely be back

November 19, 2014

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State of the art equipment, professional but friendly service, ten stars on all accounts!

November 10, 2014

by Julio R.

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Excellent Dr. and excellent team that really cares. Always put their guests and customers first. Very friendly and informative.

November 1, 2014

by Emily P.

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Overall great experience. The staff was friendly and helpful, as was Dr. Chinn. I was able to get a Saturday appointment and didn't have to wait long at all. Two thumbs up.

October 8, 2014

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He and his staff were very friendly, nice, and helpful. He took his time to make sure I had the the correct prescription. The staff members were very easy to talk to, and everyone made me feel comfortable.

September 8, 2014

by Dana N.

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Excellent customer service! A++++ They offer amazing deals and services. Been going for years :) Love their excellent selection of glasses / contact lenses. Wonderful I love this place!!

More than a year ago

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I have horrible eyes and Dr. Chinn was incredibly thorough with the examination. He makes sure you like and can adjust well to new contacts by letting you take home a couple trial pairs before you spend money on 6 months to a years prescriptions worth. I don't live in North Park any more but he is so good, I'll make the drive so I can keep him as my eye doctor.

August 23, 2014

by Kaitlin F.

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I love everyone that works there. They always address you by your name and give you advise as to what looks good on you. They are always friendly and have a smile on their face.

August 15, 2014

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Great doctor, gave a quick checkup and helped with my dry eyes.

August 6, 2014

by Rebecca M.

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Great experience. Very professional. The staff is amazing

More than a year ago

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My appointments are always very pleasant. The girls at the desk are absolutely awesome! They're very personable and knowledgeable. Dr. Chinn is always a pleasure to see, he takes great care of my eyes. I can't see myself going anywhere else. Thanks!

June 30, 2014

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He was great! Very friendly and wonderful staff. I am very excited I found them so close to home.

June 6, 2014

by Meghan H.

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Such a great and knowledgeable Doctor. I enjoyed talking with him as well. He shared such great information with me.

May 31, 2014

by Benson L.

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Friendly and attentive, everyone took the time to explain what was happening.

May 28, 2014

by Spencer B.

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My son had the appointment. We were in and out with an order of new glasses in 40 minutes. Staff is very nice.

May 17, 2014

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Everyone including Dr. Chinn were very nice and helpful. My family and I were greeted with a very enthusiastic hello and with a smile. I will continue to come to this office for future eye exam's and i highly recommend this office to other adults and their children. They were great with my 8 tear old.

May 14, 2014

by Ed R.

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Excellent. The staff are all nice and accomodating. Dr. Chinn is very professional and cheerful. He is a nice guy. I should have known him before.

May 2, 2014

by Krysta H.

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Dr Chinn and Tiffany were wonderful!

More than a year ago

by Peggy S.

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Staff very efficient and friendly. Dr.Chinn was friendly and knowledgeable!

April 18, 2014

by Gregory A.

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He was great, he and his staff took the additional time necessary to explain in detail what the diagnostic machines they used and how my sight had degenerated

April 14, 2014

by Douglas L.

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Prompt appointment visit, courteous, informative.

March 28, 2014

by Rene B.

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A very pleasant experience! Highly recommended!

More than a year ago

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Very caring.

March 22, 2014

by Raquel M.

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Great doctor and staff!

February 14, 2014

by Cayleen D.

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Our first experience was amazing. The office was extremely clean and tidy! Nothing like I expected it to be! Would definitely recommend Dr. Chinn to family, friends, or who are looking for a really good Optometrist!

February 5, 2014

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They didn't seem to have enough people working. There was a lot of waiting, but everyone was very friendly and hospitable.

February 5, 2014

by Eric K.

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Dr. Chinn is personable and professional. He really cares about his patients. He goes the extra mile to make sure his patients have the right contacts.

January 8, 2014

by Zachary M.

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Very professional, very intelligent, and very interesting. I always enjoy speaking with my doctors, and this man is certainly no exception. All around 5/5, not to mention the extremely helpful staff!

December 30, 2013

by Carla H.

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It was great, excellent attention and answer all my questions, last minute appointment and no long office waiting.

November 18, 2013

by Eugene T.

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Excellent

July 8, 2013

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It was a very nice office and staff. We are glad we chose it.

June 10, 2013

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Dr. Chinn was very kind and easy to talk with and very professional.

June 8, 2013

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professional, efficient, informative, caring

More than a year ago

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Thoroughly enjoyed meeting the doctor and his staff. Everything was well explained before it was done and while it was being done. I was given all the options and information I needed at each step of the process and felt confident I was making good decisions.

May 1, 2013

by Elizabeth W.

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Dr. Chinn is very professional and I was impressed by how thorough my eye exam was and I left feeling confident about the visit. I definitely recommend this place.

April 10, 2013

by Mike J.

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Visiting Stephen Chinn's office was a wakeup call when it comes to Eye Care. I don't think I am a-typical when I say I always used to "just go to costco" to get an eye exam. A smart man twiddles a few buttons and asks "1 or 2".
The amount of technology that this office has on offer is truly staggering. I was blown away at how different it was to every other standard eye doctors visit I've had in my life. 3d Scans of your eye? Ultrasound? Automated prescription finder? Yep - all that, and more.
The tech was not just all show and tell. The 3d scan of my eye allowed Dr Chinn to reccomend a very specific type of contact that fit and felt way better than the ones I had used before. Lens fit is very personal, but for mere mortals like myself - it's just a question of hit or miss. The techno babble allowed Dr. Chinn to narrow it down to a few candidates, which all felt great.
I'm enthralled by the service I received today. Enough said.

April 5, 2013

by Floyd C.

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Dr. Chinn was very professional, thorough and nice. The visit was both helpful and pleasant.

January 4, 2013

by Kimberly B.

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I would recomend Dr.Chinn.He and his staff were awsome

September 19, 2012

by Amiel A.

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I was greeted right away and explained everything i needed to know so that I have no questions of my insurance coverage & options. Definitely a huge upgrade in service coming from a eye store shop found in most malls nowadays.